Protein-Packed Spinach and Chicken Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 4 · medium

A nutrient-dense, high-protein salad that is perfect for breaking your intermittent fast. This filling meal is loaded with satiating ingredients like grilled chicken, avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled or baked
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat grill or oven to 400°F. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill or bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then slice or shred the chicken.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Liked this one?
Build a week's meal plan around this recipe
Make a free account, put Protein-Packed Spinach and Chicken Salad on any day, and fill the rest of the week from 5,000+ recipes. Every ingredient lands on one grocery list your household can share.
Free to start, no card needed. Log in


